Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 3/11/2025 - 5:30 PM
Category: Curriculum and Instruction
Type: Action
Subject: 10.4 Approval of Agreement between Azusa Unified School District (AUSD) and Mobile Ed Productions, Inc. - Magnolia Elementary and Sierra High
Strategic Goals:
1. Student Learning
Every student will receive a well-rounded education that meets their diverse needs and ensures their growth, achievement, and success.
4. Community Engagement
To welcome, build, and sustain strong partnerships with students, parents, families, residents, educational institutions, community organizations, and the civic and business communities to support student wellness and achievement.
Policy:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Agreement between AUSD and Mobile Ed Productions, Inc. - Magnolia Elementary and Sierra High.pdf
Rationale: Mobile Ed Productions, Inc. will bring a portable, inflatable planetarium to Sierra High School (SHS) for two consecutive days of astronomy presentations. All Magnolia first through fifth grade students (including Life Skills students), as well as SHS students taking Earth Science classes, will learn about the planets in our solar system, the major constellations that we can see from the Northern Hemisphere, and the Greek mythological characters represented in the stars. This interactive assembly will increase academic learning in science and technology, support English language development and vocabulary, and create an inclusive environment where every student feels valued, strengthening our school community. AUSD has been working with Mobile Ed Productions, Inc. since 2015.
Budgetary Impact: The cost, not to exceed $3,790, to be paid from Community Schools funding.
Recommendation: It is recommended the Board of Education approve agreement between AUSD and Mobile Ed Productions, Inc. - Magnolia Elementary and Sierra High.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Lisa Allen - Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Signed By:
Norma Carvajal-Camacho - Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Signed By:
Arturo Ortega - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña Moved, Member Carlos Ramos seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended the Board of Education approve agreement between AUSD and Mobile Ed Productions, Inc. - Magnolia Elementary and Sierra High.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 4 - 0
   
Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña     Yes
Adrian Greer     Yes
Sandra Benavides     Yes
Carlos Ramos     Yes